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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 33.55 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 33.55 and 21.35 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 33.55 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/33.55 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 33.55 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.29/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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